Which term refers to a malignant tumor of the ovary?

• A. Endometriosis
• B. Cervicitis
• C. Ovarian cancer
• D. Fibrocystic breast disease

Answer: (C)

A malignant tumor of the ovary is called ovarian cancer. Malignant means cancerous, capable of growing uncontrollably and spreading to other parts of the body. The ovary hosts a type of cancer that starts there, hence the term ovarian cancer.

Endometriosis describes tissue similar to the lining of the uterus growing outside the uterus, not a tumor. Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix, usually from infection. Fibrocystic breast disease refers to benign changes in breast tissue with lumps or cysts, not related to the ovaries. Therefore, ovarian cancer is the correct term.